The best smart home gadgets in Singapore

Sleek speakers for crisp sound 

The sleek, minimalist Sonos One ($329) is the wireless speaker for music lovers. Not only does it look great – it comes in five bright colours to suit your home decor or personality – it also boasts full-bodied and an all-around rich sound. The speaker works seamlessly with AirPlay 2, Apple’s new audio standard and also Google Assistant so you don’t have to use the Sonos app to control it.

Where to buy #01-17, TC Acoustic, The Adelphi, 1 Coleman St

Your caffeine fix, sorted

Short of hiring a barista for your home, the Jura E8 ($2,190) is an automatic coffee machine that makes great tasting coffee at your command. If a hot beverage is on your mind while you’re still on the commute home, just make one via the Jura Operating Experience (JOE) which brings the customised coffee operation to your mobile phone or tablet. The app also allows users to wirelessly operate and program the machine, as well as to link up to various accessories.

Suck it up

A modern household deserves a modern vacuum cleaner and we choose the iRobot Roomba 980 ($1,498). With its extensive two-hour battery life, it can clean your entire space a couple of times before it needs charging. It might be on the pricey end, but the Roomba 980 is top-of-the-line with the best and the smartest mapping you can get. Not forgetting its sleek design means it can slide under sofas, cabinets and also efficiently cleans carpets – unlike other robot vacuum cleaners.

Where to buy B1, Robinsons, 260 Orchard Rd

Let there be light

When it comes to lighting, Philips Hue has been revolutionising homes since 2012. Now, it’s integrated with platforms like Amazon Alexa, Google Home and several third-party apps, so setting the perfect ambient lighting can be done via your phone or through voice commands. Go crazy with the colours, from orange to blue hues during dinner and house parties.

Where to buy All Philips retailers in Singapore

Switch on/off

Though not the most impressive looking gadget on the list, the humble Belkin Wemo Insight Smart Plug ($59) can turn a boring appliance into a smart one instantly. Compatible with many home systems including Amazon Alexa, the plug lets you turn on and off your devices using the power of voice command. Perfect for days when you’re too tired to do it manually and also a great party trick.

Where to buy belkin.com